Today Is Teddy Bear Day!

Named for President Theodore Roosevelt, the teddy bear has been a childhood staple for more than a century. In the toy’s honor, today is Teddy Bear Day. What better opportunity to knit or crochet a little bear friend for a kid in your life? Or make one for yourself, we won’t tell.

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Curvy Girl Knit-Along: Get Your Supplies!

As we announced earlier this week, we’ll be making the Curvy Girl Cabled Cardigan for our Knit-Along! It’s a great piece, really versatile and cute, and I’m excited to be making it alongside you. We’ll start the actual knitting in a couple of weeks, but now it’s time to get all your supplies. Here’s what…

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What to Buy When You’re Just Learning to Knit or Crochet

When you’re just starting out with a new craft, it can be daunting to know what supplies you need. You stand in the yarn aisle of your local craft store and everything seems overwhelming. Acrylic? Wool? What the heck does worsted mean? Do I want wooden needles? Plastic? It can seem like a lot to…

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